VOL 3, NO. 10 Box 618, ALTON, ILLINOIS 62002 M A Y 1970 Philip Crane, Bob Dornan, and Phyllis Schlafly Speak at Gala Los Angeles Luncheon

Phyllis Schlafly, Republican can­ “How can they give us law and “How can the Democrats protect didate for Congress in the 23rd Dis­ order in our cities when Democrat our country from our enemies and in­ trict in Illinois, was the guest of hon­ leaders spend their time criticizing still patriotism in our young people the police and Judge Julius Hoffman when Senators Fulbright and Muskie or at a luncheon in Los Angeles on — but never the rioters who go from praise the draft dodgers who flee to Friday, April 10, at which Congress­ city to city, from college to college, Canada — but not our own service­ man Philip Crane and television com­ leaving a trail of broken windows men fighting and dying in Vietnam? mentator Robert Dornan were the and burned buildings? Republicans agree with Vice Presi­ speakers. A sellout crowd of Friends “How can they give us confidence dent Agnew who said — Let the Democrats go prospecting in t h e of Phyllis Schlafly packed the Shera­ in government when the Democrat draft deserter camps in Canada and ton West Hotel for this gala gather­ Senators have devoted most of their efforts this year to trying to defeat Sweden for their leadership — Re­ ing at which Ann Bowler, California President Nixon’s appointments to publicans will look elsewhere! State Vice Chairman, was the chair­ the Supreme Court? “How can the Democrats keep man. It was a great reunion for many “How can the Democrats keep America secure from enemy attack friends who have been together for when they threw away the great mili­ Republican events from coast to prices down when they are spending fantastic sums of our money on for­ tary superiority we had under Presi­ coast, beginning with Phyllis’ speech dent Eisenhower? in Pasadena in 1964. eign giveaways? “How can they cut interest rates “The answer to all these questions, In her speech, Phyllis Schlafly told for Americans when the Democrat of course, is that the Democrat Con­ about her campaign for Congress, for Congress is giving soft loans to for­ gress cannot possibly solve our prob­ which she has the backing of all Re­ eigners such as the $35 million Rob­ lems because they caused them. The publican officials in Illinois, and read ert McNamara gave to finance an Democrats cannot be working on the excerpts from some of the letters she irrigation project in India for a 50- solutions — when they are part of has received this year. Asking her year loan without any interest? the problem! audience not to become discouraged “The silent majority is going to with the state of the nation and the Accident Prone make its voice heard in November by strain of political battles, she stress­ “How can the Democrats cut our electing a Republican Congress to ed the importance of electing a Re­ taxes when every time we have a bring about the change we voted for publican Congress this year and said: Democrat President we have another when we elected President Nixon two “The kind of government the Dem­ expensive foreign war? years ago.” ocrats would give us is well illustrat­ “I made that remark one time on a Dornan's Speech ed by the way they run their own Chicago television program, a n d a Party. Democrat on the panel took offense Robert Dornan, well-known tele­ and said angrily, ‘Are you charging vision commentator, gave a hard­ “How can they possibly give us that the Democrats deliberately got hitting talk, speaking “as one who thrift and economy in government us into those wars?’ Before I could has been inside the media for 12 when they have run the Democrat answer, Senator Peter Dominick cut years, and out in front in television Party $9 million into debt? in and said, ‘I wouldn’t charge that for three years.” He has his own “How can they give us peace at the Democrats deliberately got us in­ live Saturday night television pro­ home and abroad when they couldn’t to those wars. But I would say, as gram and is one of the best-informed even keep peace at their own Demo­ they say in the insurance business, newsmen in America today. crat National Convention? the Democrats are accident prone.’ (continued on page 2) Los Angeles Luncheon The Role of Women (continued from page 1) At a recent meeting of the Public Affairs Luncheon Doman asked the question, “Why have the convict­ Club in Dallas when Phyllis Schlafly was the speaker, she ed Chicago Seven received more television time than was introduced by the distinguished scholar, author and the wives and mothers of our American POWs who professor, Dr. Anthony Kubek, who is well-known for his travel around the world, banging on the doors of Com­ definitive and monumental history entitled How The Far munist embassies, begging for information about their East Was Lost. Dr. Kubek’s generous words were so in­ spirational that they are reprinted here: husbands and sons who are prisoners of war?” Doman recently accompanied several of these gallant women to “No course in American Political and Social History Moscow and Southeast Asia in a vain attempt to find could be properly and effectively taught unless mention out if their men are living or dead. is made of the role of women. Lucretia Mott, Mary Eliz­ abeth Lease, and Susan B. Anthony were extraordinary Answering his own question, Doman said, “There is a cowardice that runs through many broadcasters that women who made their mark in history. Each of them makes them totally terrified of telling the truth. . . . This had three outstanding qualities that stood above other is why we need new leadership on Capitol Hill — lead­ women. They had vision, they had wisdom, and they had ers who are not afraid to tell the truth.” courage. Their vision enabled them to generalize, to see Continuing, Bob Doman said, “Charles Dickens’ above the immediate problems of their family and Joyed famous beginning of The Tale of Two Cities describes ones, and to understand the problems that beset society. the era we are living in: ‘It was the best of times, it They had wisdom, that is to say, the ability to distinguish was the worst of times.’ It is the best and worst of between what was fundamentally right and what was times because the present desperate conditions give every man and woman the chance to find out his or her fundamentally wrong. And they had the courage to do measure of courage and to redouble efforts to save Amer­ something about the problems; they had the leadership ica.” qualities that one could look to and respect. Crane's Speech “Our speaker this afternoon possesses all these fine Dr. Philip Crane, recently-elected Congressman from qualities. Mrs. Phyllis Schlafly is no ordinary woman. Illinois, gave an inspiring address about the importance She has the vision to see beyond the problems that beset of standing by our principles. A former professor of his­ our society today. She understands that America was tory, he reminded his audience that Abraham Lincoln built from a heritage of freedom of choice, the frontier “was elected with only one percent of the popular vote thesis of individualism, of self-reliance and responsibil­ more than Senator Barry Goldwater received in 1964.” ity. She knows that this is what makes us different from Dr. Crane said, “The Republican Party was founded the rest of the world. For some people it is possible to on the principle that no man has the right to spend an­ understand human nature and yet not understand Amer­ other man’s life. A century ago, they called it slavery. ica. But Mrs. Schlafly not only understands human na­ In the 20th century, we call it Communism, Nazism, So­ ture, she understands America. She stands for everything cialism, or the welfare state.” Dr. Crane lashed out at that has made America great and for those things which will keep it that way. the arrogance of the liberals, such as Senators Fulbright and Clark, who believe that “those of us out here in the “Even though many people opposed the views of provinces are too unenlightened to have enough sense our great women 75 or 100 years ago, they were better to come in out of the rain, and therefore should let the appreciated than our leaders today. Their ideas and oracle on the banks of the Potomac make the important leadership qualities occupied the center of the stage, decisions which govern our lives.” whereas today the ideas of individuals such as Mrs. Continuing, Dr. Crane said, “Standing on principle Schlafly are diverted by the mass media, and it is diffi­ is not necessarily fashionable, but it can be made fashion­ cult to get their message before the people. able with the proper commitment and effort. We can get “Mrs. Schlafly’s views ought to be better known and people to understand right principles and to support appreciated because she has carefully thought things out. them. Tragically, over the last several years, we have She has a realistic approach to national and international witnessed a great erosion. But the winds are shifting to­ problems. Her five books give insight into the main issues day and the tide is on our side.” confronting America. She can take a current problem and Exhorting his audience to political action, Congress­ give it a logical meaning and a proper perspective. This man Crane concluded: “Could any of us really compre­ is not easy to do. She is truly one of the most outstand­ hend being put in that grim future spot — after liberty ing women of our times. Graduating with honors from is lost — of having to tell our children that back in 1970 Washington University, a Master’s degree from Radcliffe we thought there was something more important to do College, a member of Phi Beta Kappa, she was named than getting involved in this great fight? Our nation will ‘Woman of Achievement in Public Affairs’ by the St. ultimately be redeemed by your tireless commitment and Louis Globe-Democrat. unceasing devotion to principle.” Mrs. Schlafly has dedicated her life beyond the call Mrs. Ann Bowler, chairman of the meeting and toast- of an ordinary housewife and mother of six children. If mistress, introduced the dozens of Republican officials I were to write an American History textbook I would present and urged all “to elect Republican women to cite the vision, wisdom, and courage attributed to this distinguished woman. public office and to support them with all our vast re­ sources of womanpower and energy.” “Ladies and gentlemen, Phyllis Schlafly.” Lesson in "H air" Clipping NFRW Convention

Who says you can t buck the smut this stage show which includes total In Washington, D. C. peddlers? A group of public-spirited nudity, sexual perversion, and attacks St. Louisans not only don’t believe it, on patriotism, morality, and religion. Again! they’ve shown the nation how it can Again they were told, you can’t be done — by passing a city ordin­ knock that kind of success. After all, The Executive Committee of the ance banning obscene stage produc­ “Hair” is playing in many large cities National Federation of Republican tions in the Gateway City. and is a smash hit. Women voted on April 16 to hold the Biennial Convention in Washington, It all started months ago when a But it can be done — and it was done — by a handful of dedicated D. C. on October 20-23, 1971. local radio station contracted to So what else is new! bring “The Doors,” an “acid rock” citizens convinced that their position band, to St. Louis for a teenage con­ would be supported by the silent ma­ This will be the third consecutive cert. O n e of the members of the jority of decent, patriotic Americans NFRW Convention held in Washing­ band was, at that very time, being and city officials. These spokesmen ton, D. C., and the fourth consecutive sought by Florida authorities for ob­ for decency cut through the maze of NFRW Convention held east of the scene conduct on the stage during a deceptive propaganda that “Hair” Mississippi River. The previous tra­ public performance in Miami. 'Die speaks “for young America” and “for dition had always been to alternate Florida show was so offensive that a love, peace and understanding.” Convention sites east and west, in group of Dade County teenagers im­ Once again, St. Louis city officials fairness to clubs from all parts of the mediately formed a “Youth for De­ listened — and passed a bill to keep country. cency” organization to oppose future “Hair” from polluting St. Louis. All Then, the powers-that-be discover­ performances by “The Doors” or sim­ it took was a few citizens who were ed that the Washington, D. C. loca­ ilar groups using obscenity as part of willing to stand up and be counted tion gave them about a 1,000-vote their so-called entertainment. for decency, who put on their armor advantage by enabling them to bring of facts and told it like it is. in busloads of women and make them Announcement of the upcoming instant “delegates.” performance of “The Doors” in St. Obviously, the present ruling cli­ Louis aroused many local citizens que doesn’t dare hold the Conven­ out of their apathy, including a sub­ 1774 Billion Dollars Owed tion in the midwest, south, or west. stantial number of young people. Gross Public & Private Debt of Federal, So what else is new! They decided to do something about State & Local Governments, Corporations it! b il l io n an

Two years ago, a new Republican from all enemies foreign and domes­ organization started in Illinois called tic’ and consort publicly with those TAPROOT Republicans of the 14th who wave the flag of our mortal en­ Congressional District. The ingeni­ emies and spit on the Flag of the ous name TAPROOT is an acronym United States. which stands for Traditions And Prin­ “Citizens who see the press dis­ ciples Republicans Often Overlook torted and manipulated and the tele­ Today. The Bylaws stated the ob­ vision industry sublimated by use of jective of this new organization “to brainwashing techniques into an in­ be an effective grassroots, volunteer strument for the furtherance of lib­ political organization for those indivi­ eral goals in the Fabian socialist tra­ duals who believe in God, the Unit­ dition. ed States Constitution, the republi­ “Concerned parents who have had can form of government, the protec­ their children used as pawns in pur­ tion of private property, the main­ suit of an illusory thing called ‘racial tenance of law and order, individual balance.’ freedom, and the free enterprise sys­ tem; and to become an influential po­ Ray Hudson “All of us who fear to walk at litical force for constructive action to “The men a n d women watching night, shun our parks and watch the preserve and protect responsible con­ their take-home pay get smaller and crime rate soar, while we cower in stitutional government.” smaller — while politicians vote our homes and apartments. The guiding light of TAPROOT themselves raises in salaries. “THE ‘SILENT MAJORITY’ IS was advertising executive Ray Hud­ “The people who see how illogical YOU!” son of Hinsdale, Illinois who said, in accepting the chairmanship, “We it is for politicians to say ‘we must We asked Ray Hudson to comment seek to light candles of encourage­ raise taxes and cut down the spend­ on the reasons for his upset victory ment for those Republican leaders ing power of the people in order to in a key Illinois district, and he re­ who stand tall for the principles they combat inflation’ — and then see the plied: “Our victory is an example know are right.” government turn around and spend of what conservative Republicans In the spring of 1970, TAPROOT’S every cent they take from the people, can do when they are well prepared two years of political education and and more besides, on utopian and organized. We had issues, and grassroots efforts were crowned with schemes. were able to drive them home to the a stunning success. Ray Hudson was elected Representative to the Illinois “The people who see how illogical voters. We took a firm stand on nar­ General Assembly in an upset victory called ‘progressive’ educators take cotics, taxes, and law and order, and tried to put into perspective the prop­ that toppled the Majority Leader of fine young American children and, the State Legislature. This was a er role of government.” great victory for conservative Repub- over a course of years, extract from them their reverence for their God, Describing his strategy, Ray Hud­ liran principles and ideas. The vot­ son continued, “We determined this ers obviously decided that they had their country and their parents, and time to take the initiative and not had enough of liberal Repubicans replace it with contempt for all of wait for the liberals to launch the who overlook time-honored traditions these. attack. We showed how the liberals and principles — and that Ray Hud­ were actually ‘disrupting GOP unity.’ son is the man who can speak up for “Those who have watched help­ We kept our eyes on the stars and the silent majority. lessly while liberal pundits have branded as myths the truths of the our feet on the ground. My cam­ paign manager, Versa Gollan, had When the votes were counted after ages, and who know that obscenity just the right combination of soft-sell the election this spring, it wasn’t is no longer just a word but a living even close. Ray Hudson won with a fact daily touted by picture and and toughness, and was able to put all our TAPROOT members to work whopping 49,516 over his nearest op­ word. ponent who had 34,758. effectively, plus countless other con­ “Churchgoers who have watched servatives.” In describing one of the unique their pastors turn from teaching in­ features of his campaign Ray Hud­ dividual redemption to mass indoc­ The local press described candi­ date Hudson as “A Patriot Who Is. son said, “We tried not only to de­ trination in the mores of social velop the issues, but to inform and change and the manipulation of con­ Proud Of It.” We are proud of Ray to educate as we went along.” In gregations for political purposes. Hudson — of what he stands for, of line with his effort to educate the what he has accomplished, and of the voters, his campaign literature asked “Voters who have seen those they encouragement he has given to other “Who is the Silent Majority?” — and have elected to office forget their conservatives all over the country, then answered this question with the pledge to ‘preserve and protect the We predict for him a bright and shin­ following statement: Constitution of the United States ing future.